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Hard to choose, TT Landlord is up there. I brew Gamma Ray and Summer Lighting frequently so yeh those would be top.. but another not mentioned that I think I could live on would be Ruby Red Ale from St Peters.

Thanks for all the help. Beercat + Foxbat. My second step should be up at over 600B cells :-). I also got my self a stirplate.. I'd say less than 30min after pitching into the second step, the yeast was really active great seeing all the micro bubbles of CO2 thought the glass. 18hours on the...

Thanks, First step done a few hours ago. I pitched at 20C. For the main brew it suggests 18-20C for the first 5 hours, or until it looks under way, then to chill to the optimum for the style 8-10C. Does that matter so much for the starter? or is 18C what you class as moderate Temp?

Thanks BeerCat. I've got modified fridge with Inkbird and a heatmat, although its about to have a IPA in there. Getting a second setup built this week. As far as timing for each step of the starter, do you wait until the yeast drops out of suspension? how do you spot that if using a stir plate...

I think i may be trying to run a bit soon. I've been all grain brewing for two years, custom 2 kettle setup. Mostly knocking out America IPAs, light ales and a few clones like Gamma Ray. Simple, quick and great results, I fancied something different and got the Doppelbock - Karla recipe kit...

Ah excellent :-) Im in the Ukraine this week, back next. Need to check with SWMBO which nights I can apply for a pass, I'll start a PM conversation to reduce forum noise.. If anymore takers, PM or post.

Hi, Been quietly lurking here and doing 20ltr Biab for nearly a year. learning and growing in my brewing from the forums. Just reading this thread and wondered if there is interest in a Cambridge meet up whilst Ted is in Cambs? Gordon